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ABOUT THE
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BLOGS BY LARRY STANLEIGH
Authors
Pamela Marzban
Frank Conaway
Eric Jackson
Andy Alas
Zeynep Barakat
Neil Gajjar
Larry Stanleigh
Duke Aldridge
John Gammichia
Donald Murry
Guest Author
Robert Stanley
Timothy Kosinski
Michael Gradeless
George Schmidt
Carson W. Henley
Diana L. Quilici
Cassandra Pietrok
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
06.20.19
Practice Management BLOG
Success is All About Relationships: How I Chose My Dental Lab
Dentists and dental labs are partners in their patient's care. The work of dental labs is critically important for a patient's comfort, function and joy.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
05.02.19
Outside the Grind BLOG
Embracing the "To Live For" Philosophy
A common misconception is that dentists do not approve of some types of culinary indulgences. For example, my patients think that I disapprove of Halloween and the consumption of candy on that day.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
01.24.19
Outside the Grind BLOG
Life, All that Jazz and More
I grew up in Toronto in a family with a strong musical tradition. I was named after a world-renowned concert violinist, Louis Rotenberg. My mother’s oldest brother was Percy Faith, one of the most prolific recording artists of the 20th century who produced over 60 albums, garnering Oscar nominations and winning Grammys.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
12.06.18
Dentistry BLOG
Human Disease and the Rod of Asclepius
There are not many infectious diseases that has humans as the primary or sole source of carrier and transmission. One of them is a parasitic worm, the Guinea worm disease (GWD), or dracunculiasis.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
10.22.18
Practice Management BLOG
P2P Solidifies Relationships
I have been a proud member of the Crown Council, an association for independent dental practices, for many years. They host the Crown Council Annual Event and bring in five or more of the best speakers in the world to teach and mentor attendees.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
07.23.18
AGD BLOG
On the Shoulders of Giants
In the 12th century, Jewish Talmudic commentator Isaiah di Trani wrote about a rabbinical debate about wisdom and who could see further — giants or dwarfs.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
05.29.18
AGD BLOG
Whatever the Weather - New Orleans, Here I Come!
This past winter was extraordinary. Friends and colleagues in every region lodged complaints against the long, cold winter.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
04.16.18
Outside the Grind BLOG
Improv Comedy and Life Skills
Keith Johnstone moved from London to Calgary in the 1970s, and, working with theater students at the University of Calgary and StoryBook Theatre Society, he created the Loose Moose Theatre Company.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
02.26.18
AGD BLOG
Dentistry BLOG
CE Hours: Do We Really Need Them?
In a recent Facebook group discussion in Alberta, a colleague posted the question of whether the Provincial Dental Association would consider reducing the number of continuing education (CE) hours required for licensure.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
01.11.18
Practice Management BLOG
To Open or Close? That is the Question.
As we are now well into the new year, I would like to spend some time reflecting on the recent past and planning for the coming year.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
12.18.17
AGD BLOG
The AGD Fellowship Examination
They told me about the Fellowship program, that it had been in place for many years and had gained recognition worldwide as a prestigious demonstration of a continued commitment to advancing ourselves as general dentists.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
11.27.17
Outside the Grind BLOG
Exercise and the Brain
We accept that our physical health can have ups and downs. Sometimes we’re healthy and robust, and sometimes we come down with an acute problem that requires us to stop and look after ourselves.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
10.20.17
Dentistry BLOG
Dental Fee Guides
In 1998, the Alberta Dental Association did something that had not happened before in Canada: They eliminated the Fee Guide, creating a free and open market for dental fees.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
09.29.17
Outside the Grind BLOG
Of Solar Eclipses and Vacations
Why are we here? Are we alone in the universe?
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
08.03.17
AGD BLOG
My First AGD Scientific Session
It only took me 30 years to attend my first AGD Scientific Session. “Where does the time go?” I hear that expression all the time.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
07.13.17
Dentistry BLOG
A Tribute to Roy Rasmussen
He was born, the eldest son of three, to John and Esther on Oct. 5, 1924.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
07.06.17
Dentistry BLOG
The Not-So-Magic ‘Magic Words’
His name was Horst Krull. He was a master craftsman and proud of his work.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
05.03.17
Dentistry BLOG
Sleep Apnea: Our Journey to Be Recognized as Physicians of the Oral Region
We dentists started as barber surgeons, with teeth as disposable as hair.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
05.01.17
Outside the Grind BLOG
Love What You Do
His name was Percy Faith. The eldest of eight children, born to Abraham and Minnie Faith in Toronto, he was a gifted violinist.
by: Larry Stanleigh
, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA
03.28.17
Outside the Grind BLOG
Extending our ‘Best Before’ Dates
Among the many things I have enjoyed in my lifetime, I have had the opportunity to appear on stage as a stand-up comedian.
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